Choosing the Right Consultant

• Referral letter with named consultant

• A clear description of injury or reason for referral

• Relevant clinical notes and injury details

• Imaging reports (X-ray, CT, MRI) and access to images where possible

• List of current medications, including natural/herbal supplements

• ACC number, if applicable

• Any hospital discharge summaries or post-operative notes

Our Fracture Clinic accepts referrals for only, and patients must be at least 7 days post-injury. Our clinic is ideal for ongoing fracture care, secondary review, and specialist input following injury.

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This is an ACC-funded outpatient service, not an emergency clinic. Emergency cases should be referred to Tauranga Hospital ED or Second Avenue Health Centre.

​ ​Common conditions seen at our Fracture Clinic:

• Confirmed or suspected fractures

• Severe sprains or soft tissue injuries

• Acute tendon ruptures (e.g. Achilles) – not long-standing injuries

• Crush injuries

• Acute finger or tendon trauma (e.g. mallet finger)

• Post-operative follow-up for patients who had surgery elsewhere and reside locally

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To ensure smooth triage and booking for fracture clinic patients, please include:

• Referral addressed to the fracture clinic 

• Patients ACC Number or Accredited Employer Claim Number

• Clinical notes, including injury details and treatment to date

• X-ray / CT / MRI reports, and access to images where possible

• Medication list, including natural/herbal supplements

• Any hospital discharge summaries or surgical notes